The Art Effect will be at Poughkeepsie High School this fall in the new Media Maker Lab creating a media education resource and classroom focused on providing digital literacy instruction to PHS students and media-related professional development for PHS faculty and staff.
This fall The Art Effect will working in the classroom with the students and faculty in ELA classes to create media texts in dialogue with The Best We Could Do, Thi Bui’s award-winning graphic novel (this year’s selection for the Poughkeepsie Public Library District’s 2021 Big Read).
The Art Effect will also be offering an Animation Lab on Mondays from 3-5pm this fall. PHS youth will have the chance to get animated, mastering various animation techniques including digital animation and stop-motion in this once-a-week after-school program using apps like KomaKoma, Procreate, and Flip-A-Clip. PCSD students can sign up by filling out this form online.
Posted August 16th, 2021 — Filed under Workforce
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Posted August 2nd, 2021 — Filed under Uncategorized
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Grab your crayons, markers or colored pencils, it’s National Coloring Book Day and we are sharing these incredible printable coloring pages from one of The Art Effect’s talented alum, Stephanie Weinger today! https://stephweinger.com
Stephanie is a Natural Science and Children’s Illustrator, a current member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, and a graduate in Illustration from Moore College of Art and Design. She currently working to buil her brand, Animals Everywhere.
Print your pages, use your creative flair and share your creations with us on Facebook or Instagram @thearteffect #thearteffect
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Posted July 15th, 2021 — Filed under Uncategorized
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The Art Effect is thrilled to announce that its fourth annual Art After Dark Gala will be returning to an in-person celebration of the arts on Friday, October 22, from 7pm-10pm at the Trolley Barn Gallery in Poughkeepsie, NY. The night will feature immersive arts experiences, culinary delights, and signature cocktails with an artistic twist.
The 2021 Art After Dark honorees are three prominent community and arts leaders: G. Angela Henry, Caitlyn Phillips, and the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce. Angela is a community advocate, educator, and actor including former board chair of Arts Mid-Hudson who recently led Barrett Art Center’s last strategic plan that resulted in the affiliation with The Art Effect. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the Poughkeepsie Public Schools Foundation and is an amataur watercolorist, silversmith and needleworker. An alumna of The Art Effect, Caitlyn has shown artwork as a teenager at Barrett Art Center, has 20 years of experience spanning advertising, consulting, and innovation, and currently leads customer experience for Wunderman Thompson NY and Atlanta. Finally, The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is a tireless advocate for its members, a business catalyst for its region, and helped keep our community safe and informed throughout the pandemic.
“We are excited to welcome everyone back to the Trolley Barn, the future home of The Art Effect, for our signature fundraising event in 2021. We have much to celebrate including our recent affiliation with Barrett Art Center, the creation of our new youth curatorial program that launched a series of international juried exhibitions and Forge Media’s incredible work this past year on events for The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations.” says Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt, Executive Director.
All proceeds from Art After Dark support The Art Effect, which empowers young people and local communities through the arts and media. Tickets are $150 per person. For tickets and more information, visit thearteffect.org/art-after-dark-2021.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact Cory Spraker at cory@thearteffect.org and visit thearteffect.org/art-after-dark-sponsorships for more details.
Posted July 7th, 2021 — Filed under Uncategorized
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Poughkeepsie City School District Summer Arts Program
Math, ELA & The Arts for PCSD Elementary School Children in grades 4&5August 2 — 27, 2021
Monday — Friday, 9am-4pm
Located at The Art Effect, 45 Pershing Ave. Poughkeepsie
In partnership with the Poughkeepsie City School District, The Art Effect is pleased to announce a FREE program for PCSD students to use their imagination, learn new skills and have fun this summer!
Led by Donna Mikkelson, and Ms. Cader, a teacher at Warring Elementary School will implement the school curriculum while The Art Effect and many other exciting partners lead art, music, movement, and health activities over the 4-week program.
Children will explore their artistic abilities and enhance their ELA (English Language Arts) and Math skills this summer by engaging in various art-making activities including digital media, visual arts, health, and dance while sharpening their literacy and math.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Or Download Registration Forms
Posted June 24th, 2021 — Filed under Uncategorized
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The Art Effect wishes all of our graduating seniors the very best as they spread their wings and become alumni of The Art Effect.
The Art Effect is proud to celebrate the achievements of graduating seniors from its MADLab, Spark Studios, and Art Institute programs. Students who completed the Art Institute’s rigorous Senior Project last fall received over $835,000 in scholarship offers from colleges across the country. They will be attending such noted institutions as Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD), The Savannah College of Art and Design, Mercy College, and more.
We look forward to seeing all of your future accomplishments!
Some of our 2021 Graduates…
Alyssa Palermo, FDR High School Amya West, Poughkeepsie High School Ava Vernor, New Rochelle High School Benjamin Pahucki, Goshen High School Eliza Behrke, New Paltz High School Emma Bakker, New Paltz High School Maia Rose, The Mount Academy Mia Cornell, The Harvey School Devin Jarvis, Millbrook High School Victoria Fuller, Poughkeepsie High School Makayla Lanier, Poughkeepsie High School KyAzia West, Poughkeepsie High School Cricket Withall, Kingston High School Gabrielle Levinger-Louie, The Harvey School
Aminah Augustin-Muhammad, Arlington High School Arden Terapane, Our Lady of Lourdes Gypsy Brownell-Medina, John Jay High School Karega Wood, Poughkeepsie High School Rafael Santana, Faith Christian Academy Liana Dockery, Poughkeepsie High School Allison Hoyos, Arlington High School Julianna Tompkins, John Jay High School Charlotte Trick, John Jay High School Isabella Stevens, Arlington High School Isabella Cristian- Fernandez, Rondout Valley High School Benjamin Sherry, Red Hook High School
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Nicole Fenichel-Hewitt Executive Director
We are so proud of the class of 2021! The resilience and creativity you showed through this past year went far beyond what anyone would have expected in previous years. Congratulations and may the lessons you’ve learned continue to serve you throughout your lives. We are honored to be a part of your journey.
Anna Langdell Director of Development & Communications
Way to go, class of 2021! You made it through a difficult year with the best parting gift of all — a high school diploma. We can’t WAIT to see what creative projects you come up with next!
Lauren Hollick Director of Explore Programming
Congrats class of 2021! Your hard work, passion, and dedication paid off and you are on your way to exciting new experiences. I and The Art Effect wish you the best of luck. Keep in touch and keep creating.
Paul Thompson Media Workforce Manager
Congratulations to the class of 2021! We are so proud of all of your accomplishments. You’ve made it through such a unique year and now it is time to celebrate!
Rick Price Art Institute Teacher
To everyone I have taught, and to those who I have not had the honor to meet, Congratulations, you made it! The results of your hard work have already opened doors for you next year, but that is not where the fruits of your labor will end. The understanding that you have nurtured, that only hard work breeds success, will take you to heights beyond your imagination. I look forward with great anticipation to see what wonderful things you will create in your futures. Please stay in touch with me and the Art Effect, and understand that we are always here when you need us.
Sarah Taylor Media/IT Coordinator & Teaching Artist
While I want to wish you all the best of luck as you head out to take on what’s next for each of you, more I want to to affirm that I know each of you are already capable of doing great things. If you ever need a reminder of that, call The Art Effect and we can remind you of the hard work, creativity, and dedication to doing something amazing that we saw from all of you in our programs.
Joanna Frang Trolley Barn Gallery Director
Congratulations! Your dedication and creativity are an inspiration. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you!
Pamela Perry Marketing & Communications Manager
It’s been quite a year! A big congratulations to the class of 2021, you did it! Your talent, perseverance, and passions will drive you to accomplish great things and we cannot wait to see where life takes you. Stay in touch!
About: For decades, The Art Effect’s summer programs, Dutchess Arts Camp, Junior Art Institute (now called Summer Intermediate Arts Program) and Summer Art Institute, have enriched and empowered local youth through art and exploration. The path to achieving scholarship-worthy portfolios starts this summer by honing the skills and interest of students of all ages. It’s never too early to nurture a child’s passion for the arts. Motivated students can learn more about The Art Effect’s video, virtual, and in-person options for youth ages 4-10, 11-13 and 14-19 at https://thearteffect.org/courses/summer-programs/
Posted June 8th, 2021 — Filed under Uncategorized
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Are you a recent college graduate or young professional looking for a transformative work opportunity to make a difference in Poughkeepsie? Apply to be a Lead for Poughkeepsie Fellow! Serve on two-year full-time public service placements with social impact organizations, including The Art Effect in the City of Poughkeepsie!
Fellows will join a national network of young leaders from across the nation and benefit from professional development programming with leading national organizations and universities. Compensation includes: living, healthcare and housing* stipends (*or in-kind housing).
Apply for placement at The Art Effect!How might we empower disadvantaged youth, revitalize downtown Poughkeepsie, and strengthen community assets by establishing a youth arts empowerment zone at the newly renovated Trolley Barn in downtown Poughkeepsie?
The Fellow will aid in the development and implementation of The Art Effect’s Trolley Barn Initiative in downtown Poughkeepsie. The Fellow will spearhead multiple projects within the Trolley Barn Initiative, working alongside The Art Effect youth, including mapping community and cultural assets; conducting community outreach and presentations; and developing a cultural district plan and official designation with the City of Poughkeepsie. They will also assist in various capital development, curatorial and programmatic projects with the aim to establish a preeminent youth arts presence in downtown Poughkeepsie at the Trolley Barn, thereby contributing to downtown revitalization, creative placemaking, and community development in Poughkeepsie.
Some Key Activities Include:
Map community and cultural assets of the Middle Main downtown district in Poughkeepsie.
Establish a Cultural District through City processes.
Serve as community outreach lead to municipal governance groups and creative community leaders.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including City, County, public, and private contacts, throughout the Trolley Barn process.
Contribute to The Art Effect’s Trolley Barn capital campaign through funder research, coordination, and solicitation.
Develop and present a comprehensive plan for Trolley Barn to key target audiences on a quarterly basis.
Posted June 3rd, 2021 — Filed under Uncategorized
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Join The Art Effect’s National Art Honor Society for an afternoon of art at the R.E.A.L Skills Network’s 1st Annual Memorial Event honoring Theodore “Tree” Arrington and the end of slavery in the United States.
Mansion Square ParkSaturday, June 191-6pm
The Art Effect’s National Art Honor Society Chapter #2242 is excited to partner with The Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary to raise funds for their no-kill shelter. Members will be collecting donations now through June 4, 2021. Donations of $80 or more placed on or before May 28th can choose to receive an original pet portrait in exchange for the donation. For more information and to donate visit: http://bit.ly/NAHS2021ART
Animal portrait artwork will be created by the incredibly skilled young professionals of The Art Effect’s National Art Honor Society, who are eager to create artwork in support of a great cause.
Since the start of the school year, The National Art Honor Society has collected non-perishable food and clothing for Rebuilding of Children & Community families, painted The Trolley Barn Gallery windows this past winter, picked up trash on Pershing Avenue in Poughkeepsie, led an artistic discussion on Chronogram’s Taking it to the Streets virtual event, and are currently designing a virtual Pride Month art exhibition with Dutchess Pride, to name a few of their community projects this year!
Started by the National Art Education Association (NAEA) in 1978, the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) inspires and recognizes 9th – 12th graders who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of their highest potential in art areas and brings art education to the attention of the school and community.
Chapter #2242 members are selected each semester from nominated high school students at The Art Effect who meet the requirements of excellence in the study and creation of art, a minimum of an 87 weighted GPA, and attendance and participation in our Art Institute, Spark Studios, and/or MADLab programs.
Upcoming projects for the National Art Honor Society include a community Juneteenth celebration from 1:00PM-6:00PM at Mansion Square Park. This is the 7th Annual Juneteenth Event hosted by R.E.A.L. Skills Network to celebrate the end of slavery in the US and commemorate the life of Theodore “Tree” Arrington. Arlington High School student mural designer Mary Haddad and Oakwood Friends School mural artists will also be present to see their Black Lives Matter mural unveiled at The Family Partnership Center at 12:00PM.
The National Honor Society Chapter #2242 strives to help students reach the highest level of professionalism as they begin their pursuit of careers in the arts by volunteering in community service projects, murals, hosting, organizing, and/or participating in community art events, fundraising to support the local community, and creating venues in which students may showcase their work.
